Title:
Renovation of the Facade of the Woolworth Building
Author(s):
Theodore Prudon and Jerry Stockbridge
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
85
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
209-228
Keywords:
facings; high-rise buildings; precast concrete; reno-209
DOI:
10.14359/6542
Date:
4/1/1985
Abstract:
The 53-story Woolworth Building in New York was designed by Cass Gilbert. Ornamental Significant deterioration in the highly terra cotta facade necessitated the extensive renovation program which was completed in 1981, Extensive field and laboratorv testing was performed to develop the optimum selected utilized un the actual facade pi repair scheme. The its formed in molds t eces.precast concrete system taken from impressions